Forschung, Entwicklung und Evaluation für die Erwachsenenbildung

The German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) works as a provider of scientific ser vices for both research and practical work in adult and fur ther education, supplying institutions and researchers with statistical data, documents and support. Its strategic position at the interface between theory and practice corresponds with the institutes specific understanding of its own supportive function and distinctive corporate identity: transmitting scientific knowledge to practice and vice versa, producing learning media and materials, developping and implementing curricula, evaluating didactical models, carr ying out research projects, kicking off and coaching innovative processes. The author, head of the departement „Planning and Development” describes the variety of support functions realized in his departement.